The First New Music From Atlantic Coast Singer/Songwriter In 5 Years. More Music Coming In 2024
Devarrow, the creative persona of Canadian folk artist Graham Ereaux, resides in rural coastal Canada as a songwriter and music producer. It’s been five years since his last release (his sophomore, self-titled album with Paper Bag Records), yet Devarrow has been constantly immersed in songwriting and music-making during this time.
Devarrow returns with a jaunty new single and video for “Kickin’” a carefree nod to easy days hanging with friends, or doing nothing in particular besides basking in the afterglow of dopamine-rich activities. The video is shot with a Wes Andersen-esque detail to symmetry, clever surroundings, and colour saturation and features Devarrow in a playful ode to aging.
“I don’t feel at all attached to the idea of making music videos,” he says “And I don’t personally watch them myself. I was joking with Riley Lamarche [the director] about how I felt music videos are getting old, and then it occurred to us, perhaps we should just make a video of me getting old instead.”
Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists, from contemporaries like Chris Cohen, Fleet Foxes, and Whitney to classics like Neil Young and Townes Van Zandt, Devarrow crafts a sonic landscape that is both familiar and innovative. The result is a captivating listening experience that transcends traditional folk boundaries, inviting listeners on a journey through time and memory.
Devarrow challenges conventional narratives around art creation with a clear message: he aims to dismantle the notion that art must emerge from a tortured and introspective place dictated by emotions. Instead, he advocates for making art quickly and for the sheer joy of it, without compromising artistic integrity. This perspective is Devarrow’s stance on art creation, challenging the notion he feels he adhered to for too long. The light-hearted and joyful relief ushered in by “Kickin’” and its b-side, the easy breezy, “In Time” sets the tone for more to come from Devarrow this year. Stay tuned.
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